George W. Bush

Republicans worried about Bush, McCain’s divergent views on foreign policy

Washington, July 26 : Republicans worried about Bush, McCain’s divergent views on foreign policyPresident George W Bush and Senator John McCain have long been in agreement on major elements of US foreign policy, but now the Bush Administration’s agreement to consider a “time horizon” for troop withdrawals from Iraq has led to divergent views, at least in the public.

The divisions within the Republican foreign policy establishment continue at a time when Obama is trying to establish his own international credentials.

George W Bush acknowledges democratic progress in Pakistan

Washington, July 26 : George W Bush acknowledges democratic progress in PakistanUS President George W Bush has acknowledged that Pakistan has made a democratic progress.

Bush on Friday said in a speech devoted to his administration’s efforts to advance freedom in the world, “We’ve seen strides toward democracy taken by nations such as Kuwait and Liberia, Mauritania and Morocco, and Pakistan.”

Congressional hearing considers Bush impeachment

Congressional hearing considers Bush impeachment Washington  - A congressional hearing Friday heard from legislators calling for the impeachment of US President George W Bush.

Though there is no chance of impeachment proceedings against Bush ever being brought to a vote, the House of Representatives debate was held in response to calls from a former Democratic presidential candidate, Dennis Kucinich.

Bush broadens sanctions on Zimbabwe

Bush broadens sanctions on ZimbabweWashington  - US President George W Bush on Friday widened sanctions against Zimbabwean officials for using violence and intimidation to manipulate elections in the troubled country.

The sanctions freeze the assets in the United States of senior Zimbabwean officials designated by the US government as supporters of the violence by President Robert Mugabe's regime against the opposition ahead of the June 27 presidential election.

"Today I have signed a new executive order that expands our sanctions against the illegitimate government of Zimbabwe," Bush said in a statement.

Bush calls up PM, wants to move ahead on N-deal as soon as possible

New Delhi, July 25 : Bush calls up PM, wants to move ahead on N-deal as soon as possibleUS President George W Bush had a telephonic talk with Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh last night, and expressed a desire to quickly move forward on Indo-US nuclear deal. Manmohan is also learnt to have responded with the same wish.

In a statement, US National Security Council spokesman Gordon Johndroe said, "Both leaders expressed their desire to see the US-India civil nuclear issue move forward as expeditiously as possible."

Bush, al-Maliki discuss "time horizon" for troops withdrawals

US President George W Bush

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